Crops in top producer Brazil have suffered worst drought in almost a century
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Economic data counters market optimism following Conservative election victory
Investors are betting on further weakness in the pound
Pound within touching distance of 92 pence as it hits lowest mark since September 2017
Pound has has depreciated 11 weeks out of the past 12 against the dollar
A range of triggers have combined to inject doubt into global markets
Lawsuits come amid heightened fears globally over risks attached to new currencies
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British currency trades at 87 cents after Theresa May’s announcement on Article 50
Travel and tech firms biggest gainers among European equities, as Ryanair rallies 6.1%
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Price Russia gets for oil straining budget revenue as state struggles to contain deficit
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